From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Library Developments Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 5:07 AM To: Laurie Mahaffey Subject: Library Developments
Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> <http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http://feeds.feedburne r.com/LibraryDevelopments> Link to Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> ________________________________ * ProQuest eLibrary Training Video * Free Small Library Management Workshops this Fall * Share Your Library's Story! ProQuest eLibrary Training Video <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~3/IdULlWFIS30/> Posted: 07 Aug 2009 01:20 PM PDT Some slick new videos <http://www.proquestk12.com/demo/10/eLibrary/1/1.shtml> are available from ProQuest on eLibrary, one of the TexShare databases. eLibrary is one of those interfaces that I think works so well for the public library environment. It's easy to use, contains a ton of topics, kid-friendly and has all kinds of tools for users to save their searches, make slideshows, search and store links to media, create webpages and many other cool features. Training video segments include Introduction & Quick Tips, Searching, Tools and using the My eLibrary features, many of which I just described above. These videos are also available for download, but be aware that they are in FLV format and you may also need to download the player that's linked with it. Contact Edward Loera <mailto:[email protected]> , Customer Education & Training, Central Region, with questions at 512-364-6690. <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~4/IdULlWFIS30> Free Small Library Management Workshops this Fall <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~3/UNMQ7FncSSI/> Posted: 07 Aug 2009 07:41 AM PDT Small Library Management is presenting "SLM II: Services for Children and Youth" this fall. Topics include Programming That Works, Early Literacy, Setting Up a YA Space, Getting People in the Door and Making Your Library More YA-friendly. Presenters for this two-day workshop will be John Cecil (Youth) and Christine McNew (Children). For more information - and to sign up - please visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/slm2a/index.html <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/slm2a/index.html> DATES & LOCATIONS: Sept 24 & 25, 2009 Pharr Oct. 5 & 6, 2009 Boerne Oct 15 & 16 Lubbock Oct. 22 & 23 Abilene Oct. 29 & 30 Richmond Nov. 5 & 6 Lewisville Nov. 12 & 13 Wells Branch (Austin area) Questions? Please contact: John Cecil Library Development Texas State Library & Archives Commission 512-463-6627 Toll free 1-800-252-9386 [email protected] <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~4/UNMQ7FncSSI> Share Your Library's Story! <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~3/Tw5HTRjSWeU/> Posted: 06 Aug 2009 08:15 PM PDT Do you want your library featured in a video? As part of the Gates Foundation's Opportunity Online Broadband Grant Program <http://www.gatesfoundation.org/press-releases/Pages/opportunity-online- library-upgrade-grants-090716.aspx> and the upcoming Fall 2009 Texas Summits that TSLAC is hosting, we're inviting libraries to share stories about how patrons are using the internet and the ever-growing variety of applications that require higher speeds of connectivity. We're hoping to provide viewers with a blend of experiences related to the following: * How broadband helps level the playing field for all people * Expanding role of broadband in libraries in meeting community needs * How lack of broadband can affect e-services the community wants the library to provide * How the library's broadband access is utilized by students, small business owners, job seekers, and others to enrich their lives A video was recently produced to give you some ideas of the types of stories we're looking for. View other videos from the Arkansas summit <http://opportunityonline.org/snapshots/arkansas/blogger/summit_report/2 009/06/arkansas-opportunity-online-videos.aspx%20%20%20> . Share your story by filling in this online form, here <http://www.opportunityonline.org/snapshots/texas/_ShareYourStory.aspx> . We have already heard great stories of how patrons are using the library's high-speed connection to complete online coursework, find business opportunities, communicate with relatives stationed overseas, or start a new career, but we want more stories! The video will be used during the Opportunity Online Summits here in Texas to build support among decision-makers by showing the varied roles that libraries play and how a high-speed broadband connection is vital to ensuring that every Texas community can bring a world of resources to its citizens through the library. Forward any questions to Dawn Vogler <mailto:[email protected]?subject=sharing%20my%20library's%20Broad band%20Story> at (512) 936-4449. <http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LibraryDevelopments/~4/Tw5HTRjSWeU> You are subscribed to email updates from Library Developments <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments> To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now <http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=OiSx1QdES0THNq8a7C9 _cevHqJw> . Email delivery powered by Google Inbox too full? Add to Google <http://fusion.google.com/add?source=atgs&feedurl=http://feeds.feedburne r.com/LibraryDevelopments> Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610
